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A cyclone warning signal in Puducherry Visakhapatnam/Bhubaneswar/Chennai: Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Tamil Nadu are on alert in view of the gathering cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal, which is approaching India’s eastern coast packing winds at an estimated speed of 90-100 kmph and is expected to lash the coastal regions with extremely heavy rainfall…
City, suburbs record light rain; IMD withdraws red alert CHENNAI: Once again, IMD’s red and orange alerts turned out to be a false alarm. Except for some light rain spells, city and the suburbs were mostly dry on Wednesday as schools and colleges stayed shut. Between 8:30am and 7:30pm, Nungambakkam recorded 2.6mm and Meenambakkam 1.2mm…
Hundreds of abandoned mines have become reservoirs holding water that experts say is safe to use. Communities are now betting on them, not only for domestic supply, but also to drive livelihoodsCommunities and officials grappling with the problem of tapped water supply in coal-belt states are courting an unlikely ally to bring about a change…
Representational image (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: More than 30 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, who were stranded at sea amid rough weather, have regained satellite phone connectivity after the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) restored Inmarsat services, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday. Sitharaman said a private operator had…
As India prepares for Diwali– the festival of lights, joy, and togetherness– another important day marks the start of the celebrations: Narak Chaturdashi. It is called Choti Diwali in many parts of India and Bhoot Chaturdashi in Bengal.This day comes just one day before Diwali and is meant for cleansing and renewal. People believe it…
Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin (ANI) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Saturday launched a scathing attack against the Centre, unleashing a barrage of questions and accusing it of “arrogance” for naming key projects and legislations only in Hindi and Sanskrit.The DMK leader further questioned how “corrupt individuals get cleansed” after…
Vijay and MK Stalin (File photo) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Wednesday addressed the Karur tragedy in the assembly, where a stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijay’s rally killed 41 people. He blamed the crowd management and Vijay, saying the delay in the leader’s arrival caused severe congestion.“Karur has shaken the conscience of…
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah reiterating his stance on restricting Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) activities in government spaces, said that “no organisation should disturb people in public places.”Speaking to reporters Wednesday, Siddaramaiah said, as quoted by ANI, “Action has been taken in Tamil Nadu. We will examine it and take…
Chennai: Taiwan-based electronics giant Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) on Tuesday denied discussing any fresh investment in Tamil Nadu during its meeting with CM M K Stalin on Monday. Foxconn contradicted claims by the state industries department that it had committed Rs 15,000 crore for investment in the state. In response to TOI’s query, the…
Priyank Kharge (PTI image) and RSS troop (ANI image) NEW DELHI: Karnataka minister and Congress leader Priyank Kharge on Tuesday said that he has been receiving threatening calls and abusive messages for questioning the activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in government schools, colleges and public institutions.In a post on X, he wrote: “For…
